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rpwillia at 5:42pm 08.27.23
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Saw this on a sailboat at a marina. Thought it was an awesome idea. Google image and/or text search
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Recently after the head is flushed, the handle slowly moves forward and about a cup or so of water s
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Bluenose at 1:15pm 08.26.23
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Hello all, I have a Beneteau 331, with a Yanmar 3GM30F. When I start and leave the mooring all is we
SailorShaggy at 12:31pm 08.26.23
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Does anyone know the sanitation hose lengths for 1993 Passage42 forward head and main cabin head? Al
Helene at 11:34am 08.26.23
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can we change gasket without taking the boat out of the water
jssailem at 8:25am 08.26.23
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Just read this message. Check your system with Raymarine to see if you are affected. Raymarine ACU
The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:47am 08.26.23
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Hi The previous post on this topic went wrong somehow after review/post... Anyway. The situation is
Terry Cox at 6:35pm 08.25.23
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Just published our PNW Summer Cruise video on YouTube. Had a great time, destination Desolation Soun
stickinthemud57 at 6:02pm 08.25.23
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Apropos of nothing, I would like to share this video about the incredibly complex mechanical devices
Dan C&C 44 at 2:31pm 08.25.23
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sailme88 at 12:36pm 08.25.23
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frank hassler at 9:00am 08.25.23
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We just purchased a CL14 and are looking for advice on stepping the mast safely
Project_Mayhem at 8:24am 08.25.23
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I'm considering upgrading to a larger boat. We encounter a lot of waves in Southern Lake Michigan wh
JamesG161 at 5:57am 08.25.23
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We have been watching this for a few days and this morning both key models are agreeing, er a low H
Johnny Sails at 5:35am 08.25.23
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Hi guys, my name is Jonathan and I am gratefull to have found this forum. I purchased an o'day 30 a
CTS at 3:06am 08.25.23
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We've been away from sailing for about 4 years, got caught up with trailer boats and had a great run
colocass at 11:04pm 08.24.23
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Hello, I have recently acquired a ~8ft handcrafted wooden sailboat (Leif 8' I believe it's called

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Atomic 4 strange behaviour
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:46am 07.29.25
I wish I could begin to understand it before put a patent on it I am just wondering if the lower i
Atomic 4 strange behaviour
fred1diver at 9:28am 07.29.25
I wish I could begin to understand it before put a patent on it I am just wondering if the lower i
Rain water in cabin
srqdiver1261 at 9:28am 07.29.25
Welcome to the forum, Tom !! Lots of good info here in the general downloads tab .. Rain is typical
Atomic 4 strange behaviour
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:18am 07.29.25
Unless the universe has altered hydrodynamic friction, it sounds like an impossibility bur my sugges
Atomic 4 strange behaviour
fred1diver at 9:06am 07.29.25
Before I was coasting at around 5 knots, when I put her in neutral, I did not even do 50 feet before
Backstay on 1985 Catalina 22
Joe at 8:58am 07.29.25
Greg, don't buy that kit... just build your own and assemble like the picture. A single with becket
Friendly letter from Canada Transport.
Hello Below at 8:53am 07.29.25
With AIS they can see you coming and going. Yes and the operator may even be sitting at a computer
Atomic 4 strange behaviour
kloudie1 at 8:30am 07.29.25
Off the wall observation : Might be a perception thing? Previously, with too much idle RPM, you went
Rain water in cabin
kloudie1 at 8:26am 07.29.25
Welcome to the forum, Tom !! Lots of good info here in the general downloads tab .. Rain is typical
Mud dauber wasp idea
thinwater at 8:16am 07.29.25
Yes you need to respect it for sure. But I use it for winter storage in the boat... and hold my br
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
DArcy at 8:13am 07.29.25
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News showing sailboat sinking in Townsend Inlet, NJ - Poor judgement at issue?
Scott T-Bird at 7:58am 07.29.25
If that was part of an organized program like a summer sailing camp, I'd be a bit more reticent in
Merit 22 owners
LLoyd B at 7:44am 07.29.25
I have a similar mast and Tabernacle on my McGregor 22 except it doesn't have the over engineered ro
Hull number vs. sail number
AaronD at 7:43am 07.29.25
Lord only knows what social etiquette I would offend if I did it wrong.... It's why I'm asking. A
Atomic 4 strange behaviour
Project_Mayhem at 7:35am 07.29.25
Maybe it's not shifting into neutral? Perhaps something got bumped when you tuned the engine?
Atomic 4 strange behaviour
fred1diver at 7:26am 07.29.25
Did it in the water, so no, nothing except the tuning of the engine has changed
Mud dauber wasp idea
rgranger at 7:21am 07.29.25
And when they come out, they come out in full force. Yeah! I really hate hellow jackets. They a
Mud dauber wasp idea
rgranger at 7:19am 07.29.25
My concern is that napthalene is a suspected/probable carcinogen. It's not just a pungent odor. It'
Mud dauber wasp idea
Rich Stidger at 7:09am 07.29.25
The Hot Shot strips say they last 4 months. I wonder about dryer sheets. I put a dryer sheet in th
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 7:09am 07.29.25
Now people can likely pay big bucks for that bread pudding with "organic artisanal butter" at a foo

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